8 Sectors of Hospitality

and Tourism
Accommodation
Whether you are interested in starting a quaint
family-run hotel or a remote wilderness lodge, the
accommodation sector is full of possibility. Since
2012, the accommodation sector has seen an
increase in its contribution to the Canadian Gross
Domestic Product and a rise in employment
(Statistics Canada).
Adventure and Recreation
The adventure tourism and recreation sector includes
everything from watching wildlife by your lakeside
lodge to cross-country skiing in the rugged
backcountry.
Attractions
Every province and territory in Canada has major and
minor attractions that attract visitors and generate
tourism revenue. Attractions include historic sites,
heritage homes, museums, halls of fame, art galleries,
botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, water parks,
amusement parks, casinos and cultural attractions.
Events and Conferences
Events and conferences contribute dollars to
communities. Special events, such as festivals and sports
events, may have formal or informal meetings that take
place, so meeting space is rented, food and beverages are
purchased, and/or local transportation is required. All of
this means money is transferred from travellers to the
local economy.
Travel Trade
The travel trade facilitates the sales and at times the development of
the holiday itinerary consumers purchase. They act as the middle man
between the tourism supplier and the client. They package other
sectors products into an itinerary or sell components separately to their
travel market.

The travel trade consists of:

Travel agents, tour operators, suppliers, trade shows

Tourism Services
Consists of organizations, associations, government agencies and
companies that specialize in serving the needs of the tourism industry
as a whole rather than the needs of travellers specifically.

Those working in tourism services include people who research tourism

trends, advertise and market tourism products, educate or inform
others about tourism, and those who distribute general tourism
information, like statistics. Retail businesses that benefit from tourism
and travel also fall into this sector.
Food and Beverage
The Food and Beverage sector is the largest in
Canada, accounting for the creation of over 700,000
jobs (Statistics Canada). Considering that everybody
eats and drinks, this sector can be quite lucrative if
you have a creative and responsive business idea.
Transportation
The Transportation sector refers to any area that
supports the comfort, safety and enjoyable
movement of individuals. This sector is divided into
four categories including Air, Rail, Ground, and
Water.